Sec. 7. Studies and reports
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The Comptroller General of the United States shall, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, begin a study on the efficacy of the current methods used by DPA agencies to address DPA-related long-lead items and related stockpiling challenges. When conducting the study required under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall— examine how DPA-related long-lead items are currently procured and stockpiled by DPA agencies; identify ways in which Federal agencies can work together to better address procurement and stockpiling of DPA-related long-lead items; and provide legislative recommendations, including amendments to the DPA, to address procurement of DPA-related long-lead items and the stockpiling of such items.
In this subsection: The term DPA means the Defense Production Act of 1950. The term DPA agency means a Federal agency to which the President has delegated authority under the DPA. The term long-lead item means components of a system or piece of equipment for which the times to design and fabricate are the longest, and therefore, to which an early commitment of funds may be desirable to complete the system by the earliest possible. Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall issue a report to the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs of the Senate that includes— an assessment of the quality of coordination and planning for the effective use of the authorities provided under section 317 of the Defense Production Act of 1950; an identification of authorities and requirements provided for under Section 317 the Defense Production Act of 1950 that may call for greater use or compliance by the Defense Production Act Committee; and any other recommendations relating to how the Defense Production Act Committee could improve the Committee’s coordination and planning.
The Subcommittee on Emerging Technology of the Defense Production Act Committee shall, not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, submit to Congress an evaluation of the potential benefits and drawbacks, and any resources required, in establishing a strategic reserve of critical biomanufacturing essential to national defense activities under the Defense Production Act of 1950.